"Interiors "follows Los Angeles-based painter Jonas Wood's previous thematic monograph, "Sports Book." In this new volume, Wood (born 1977) explores his longstanding fascination with intimate interiors, such as the houses he grew up in, his studio and other spaces of his everyday life. Wood renders [...]

Themes in Contemporary Art discusses the art of the final third of the twentieth century. In seven related chapters, it looks at different aspects of the postmodernism that has dominated art since the 1960s. The first chapter offers a broad introduction to the art and theories of the period. The nex[...]

Art in Theory 1815--1900 provides the most wide--ranging and comprehensive collection of documents ever assembled on nineteenth--century theories of art.[...]

In this magnificently illustrated and comprehensive book, readers will take one of the most beautiful journeys our world has to offer: an exploration of the greatest are and architecture of Western civilization. "Art of the Western World" -- the companion volume to the nine-part PBS television serie[...]

Conceptual art set out to challenge two key assumptions normally associated with art -- the production of objects to look at and the act of contemplative looking itself. This accessible introduction explores the reasons why the new avant-garde that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s felt compelled to pr[...]

Western Art and the Wider World explores the evolving relationship between the Western canon of art as it has developed since the Renaissance and the art and culture of those in the Islamic world, the Far East, Australasia, Africa and the Americas.[...]

From gaming consoles to comic books, "Metal Gear Solid" has captured the imagination of millions of fans worldwide. And it's little wonder why. In addition to showcasing art from Ashley Wood's graphic novel adaptations of "Metal Gear Solid" and "Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty", this all-new colle[...]

'The best book on Art Deco to have appeared so far, and likely to remain so.' Bevis Hillier, Literary Review Art Deco - the style redolent of the flapper girl, the luxury ocean liner, Hollywood film and the skyscraper - came to epitomize the glamour, luxury and hedonism of the Jazz Age. It burst[...]

Cutting and laminating, or gluing, wood for artistic effect and unique design has been part of woodworking throughout history. Now it's your turn to discover the beauty and complexity of "multi-generational" concepts. With today's improved tool technologies, this fun and surprisingly simple process [...]